Glenrock, Wyoming facts for kids
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Glenrock, Wyoming
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Commerce Block in Glenrock, September 2012
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"Big Enough to Enjoy - Small Enough to Care"
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Location of Glenrock in Converse County, Wyoming.
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 Glenrock, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Glenrock, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Converse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,420 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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2,421 |
| • Density | 1,118.59/sq mi (431.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82637
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-32435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609095 |
| Website | glenrock.org |
Glenrock is a small town in Converse County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,420 people lived there. The town has a special motto: "Big Enough to Enjoy - Small Enough to Care."
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History of Glenrock
Glenrock started as a place called Deer Creek Station. It was a stop for mail and stagecoaches along the famous Oregon Trail. This station was a very important spot. Thousands of people traveling west used it to get supplies. After 1889, many new businesses started. This helped towns like Glenrock in central Wyoming grow a lot.
Important Historical Sites
The Rock in the Glen
- This large rock has been seen by many people. About 350,000 travelers passed it since the mid-1800s. American fur trappers first found it in 1812. They were creating a route for fur trading. This route later became known by many names. These included the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails.
Mormon Coal Mines
- On June 10, 1847, the first group of Mormons arrived near Deer Creek. Just ten days later, they started digging for coal. This was the first time coal was officially mined in the Wyoming area.
Deer Creek Station's Story
- Deer Creek Station began as a trading post for pioneers and Native Americans in the 1850s. It was also a stop for the overland stage line. In 1860, it became a "home station" for the Pony Express. The Pony Express was a fast mail service using horses.
- In 1861, the station became part of the new telegraph system. On October 18, 1861, a telegraph operator at Deer Creek Station helped send the first message from the West to Cleveland, Ohio. As the telegraph replaced the Pony Express, problems grew between Native Americans and the U.S. Government.
- From 1862 to 1866, Deer Creek Station was a military outpost. But there were not many soldiers there. In 1866, Native Americans burned the station down. This included the telegraph office. The station was never rebuilt. Travel on the old trails slowed down, and the station became a memory.
Glenrock Train Accident
On September 27, 1923, a sad event happened near Glenrock. A bridge over Cole Creek was washed out by water. A passenger train then fell through the missing bridge. This accident killed 30 of the 66 people on the train. It was the worst train accident in Wyoming's history.
Geography
Glenrock is located at 42°51′29″N 105°51′58″W / 42.85806°N 105.86611°W. The town covers about 2.28 square miles (5.96 square kilometers) of land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,003 | — | |
| 1930 | 810 | −19.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,014 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,110 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,584 | 42.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,515 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,736 | 80.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,153 | −21.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,231 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,576 | 15.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,420 | −6.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,421 | −6.0% | |
Glenrock's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,576 people living in Glenrock. These people lived in 1,102 homes. About 713 of these homes were families. The town had about 1,201 housing units in total.
The average age of people in Glenrock was 41.3 years. About 23.5% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 17.7% of the people were 65 years or older.
Education
Students in Glenrock attend public schools run by Converse County School District #2. The district has three main schools. Grant Elementary School teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Glenrock Intermediate School is for grades 4-6. Finally, Glenrock Junior/Senior High School serves students from 7th to 12th grade.
Glenrock also has a public library. It is a part of the Converse County Library system.
Attractions and Things to Do
There are many fun outdoor activities near Glenrock. The Laramie Mountains, Medicine Bow National Forest, and the Platte River are all close by.
The town hosts special events like the Deer Creek Days Festival. These events, along with other outdoor activities, bring many visitors to Glenrock.
Other interesting places to visit include:
- Deer Creek Museum
- Glenrock Golf Course
- Paleon Museum
- The Glenrock Potato Man
- Art in the Park
Major Highways
Several important roads pass through or near Glenrock:
I-25 - This is a major north-south highway. It runs from New Mexico to Wyoming. It shares its path with US-87 through Glenrock.
I-25 Bus. - This is a special business route for I-25. It goes through the main business area of the town.
US 26 (Old Glenrock Hwy) - This road runs east-west through the middle of Glenrock.
US 87 - This road also runs east-west in the area. It travels alongside I-25.
WYO 95 - This road goes north from Glenrock to Rolling Hills.
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Glenrock:
- Jim Anderson (born 1943) – He used to be a member of the Wyoming Senate (from 2001 to 2015). Before that, he was in the Wyoming House of Representatives (from 1997 to 2000). He lives in Glenrock.
- Neva Egan (1914–2011) – She was the first First Lady of Alaska. She taught music in public schools in Glenrock.
- John J. McIntyre (1904–1974) – He was a United States Representative from Wyoming. He worked as a lawyer in Glenrock.
See also
In Spanish: Glenrock (Wyoming) para niños
